Taita Falcon
Falco fasciinucha
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The Taita falcon is rarely seen. Taita refers to the place in Kenya where it was first collected. It is a small, stocky bird with a short tail and a rufous nape patch. The immature was photographed in Ruaha NP in March 2011, courtesy of Eli Knapp. The falcon in flight was seen at Mambo in Coctober 2011, courtesy of Valéry Schollaert. To read more, click here.
 
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All unattributed images on this website are:
copyright © 2001-11 Ron Eggert or David Peterson
All other images are the property of the indicated photographers:
Eli Knapp, Valéry Schollaert

Last Update this page: 10-28-11